Warehouse Specialist - Redford

Warehouse Associate (Shipping & Fulfillment)

Redford, MI | Full-Time | Operations | Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company

About the Role

Warehouse work is hands-on, fast-paced and all about accuracy and timing. If you have experience in warehouse associate jobs, warehouse worker roles, or fulfillment center environments, this position is for you.

In this role, you'll be part of the team that makes sure safety footwear gets where it needs to go on time and correct the first time. This location supports direct-to-customer shipping, so many orders you handle go straight into the hands of the people who depend on it.

At Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company, we believe in keeping things straightforward. No bureaucracy. No unnecessary drama. Just good people working together to solve problems and support our customers.

What You'll Do

• Pick, pack and ship customer orders
• Process outbound shipments in a fulfillment and distribution center environment
• Receive incoming inventory and verify product accuracy (receiving clerk functions)
• Stock and replenish inventory in appropriate warehouse locations
• Maintain inventory accuracy and quality control checks before shipment
• Prepare shipments for outbound delivery (shipping and receiving / outbound logistics)
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse work areas
• Operate within a structured warehouse management system (WMS)
• Work collaboratively as a warehouse team member supporting daily fulfillment goals

What We're Looking For

• Experience in warehouse roles
• Ability to perform order fulfillment, packing and shipping and receiving tasks
• Comfort working in a fast-paced distribution center or fulfillment center environment
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Willingness to learn basic computer systems and warehouse tools
• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work independently when needed
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with order picker, inventory control, or warehouse operations
• Familiarity with cycle count processes and stock replenishment
• Experience in inbound logistics or outbound logistics
• Exposure to warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Previous shipping and receiving experience in a high-volume environment

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday-Friday
• Flexible scheduling required
• On-site role in Redford, MI

Compensation & Benefits

• Company-paid dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance beginning the first of the month after 60 days
• Multi-tiered medical insurance plans to choose from (benefits valued at over $10,000 annually)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• PTO is available after 90 days, accrued bi-weekly at a rate of 3.08 hours (2 weeks annualized after 1st year). Bi-weekly accrual rate increases to 4.62 hours after 7 years (3 weeks annualized)
• 401(k) plan with 50% employer match on first 6% of employee base pay

About Saf-Gard

We've been in the safety footwear business for more than 40 years. We know safety matters. We also know relationships matter. That's why we work hard to make things easier for our customers and for each other.

At Saf-Gard, you're not just another employee buried in a corporate machine. We're a close-knit family that believes in working hard, helping each other out and treating people the right way. We've built a culture around trust, teamwork and common sense.